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The accused — Buragahare Mujuni Patrick, Butumbwire Stephen, Mugisha John, Musoke Stephen Brian, Mununuzi Alex, Orwanga Michael Richard, and Anyango Francis
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The State House Anti-Corruption Unit (SH-ACU), in collaboration with the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), yesterday arraigned seven scout leaders before the Makindye Magistrate’s Court on multiple charges relating to unlawful land occupation and property destruction. The accused — Buragahare Mujuni Patrick, Butumbwire Stephen, Mugisha John, Musoke Stephen Brian, Mununuzi Alex, Orwanga Michael Richard, and Anyango Francis — were charged with Unlawful Occupation of Land Belonging to Another, Malicious Damage to Property, Conspiracy to Commit a Felony, Forcible Detainer, and Forcible Entry.
The accused in the dock
According to prosecution, the suspects, operating under a faction calling itself the Boys Scouts Association, together with others still at large, allegedly stormed the National Camping and Scouts Centre at Kaazi–Busaabala in Masajja Division, Makindye Ssabagabo Municipality, on June 24, 2025.
Some historic trees were cut down
It is alleged that they mobilised a large group of people to forcibly take over the premises, broke into the offices of the Uganda Scouts Association, and carried out extensive destruction. The damage included grading the land, cutting down historic trees, and demolishing several structures such as kitchens, latrines, a watchtower, water tanks, and water pipes. Property belonging to the Uganda Scouts Association was also reportedly confiscated during the raid.
Several structures were demolished
The case highlights ongoing disputes within the scouting movement, with authorities warning against acts of violence and illegal takeovers of institutional property.
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